As we walked (or in my case.. were wheeled down) the halls of the hospital on our way out, I couldn't help but feel so much pride as both a mother and a knitter to overhear multiple nurses and patients commenting on the sweet little baby "in the sweater".

Here is this new little life that I have created and nurtured for the past several months, and the handknits that were carefully selected and knit just for him. There is no greater sense of accomplishment than to see the two together.

I feel so incredibly blessed to have this little one join our family. Thank you to everyone for all of your kind emails and well wishes. I am happy to report that everyone here is happy, healthy and adjusting well. :)

Awww, so sweet! Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your precious, beautiful baby boy. He looks perfect in his little knits, obviously made with so much love. Enjoy this time with your family. =)

Alana, he is beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family! What a lucky little boy to have all those lovely handknits to wear. Looking forward to seeing lots of pictures--after you are all settled into your new routine of course!

Congratulations, Alana! He's so beautiful. I'm very happy for you and your family. You son looks adorable in his new handknit ensemble! I hope you're feeling well and that everything goes smoothly as you settle in at home. Enjoy!

Congratulations to you and your family on your perfect little boy! He is so cute in his beautiful and very special knitted delights. I have to tell you that I was hoping you would have your little one on the 7th, as that is my birthday too.

Congratulations! He's adorable!My baby finally fit into the little dress I knit for her while I was pregnant with her - so I know exactly the feeling you are talking about - it's deeply satisfying to clothe your baby in your hand-knitted items.

I know exactly what you mean- I just mentioned to my husband that it amazed me how much I was in love with our daughter after only knowing her for a few weeks! (She is 3 weeks now though I did have my entire pregnancy to get to know her. ;)

I made your striped cardigan for our newest little one & it is my favorite thing to see her in. :)

What a beautiful baby!! He is so precious in his handknits. I have two regrets for when mine were babies- I did not knit and there were no digital cameras. I would tell you to treasure this time but I can tell that you already are!! All the best wishes to your family.

Talk about a perfect creation! Wow, what a beautiful baby. And so handsome in his new outfit. No wonder the nurses noticed. Take care, enjoy every minute. You have so much to be happy about and proud too. Beautiful...

What a cute little one! He has a lovely head of hair, and his little face is so adorable. Of course, he looks perfect in his pile of handknits. Congratulations to you, and to the new big sister in the house. :D

Congratulations on your baby! He looks very comfortable in his lovely hand knits; I think he can tell that he's going to spend a lot of time wearing them.I've only recently found your podcast, so I'm way behind, but I just heard you on Stash and Burn, and wanted to send you this note: I knit the same way you do! I hold the yarn in my left hand, but I don't pick it with the right needle, I throw it. I learned from my grandmother, so not from you or anyone you taught, so this way of knitting has at least two independent origins. I wonder if we purl the same way... I loop the yarn over my left thumb and just lift the thumb up and down to wrap the yarn. I've never met anyone who has even seen anyone else knit like I do, so it was son nice to hear you describe how you knit.Again, congratulations on the handsome little baby. I hope you get to take some time off from the book craziness while you get to know him. (congratulations on the book, too!)

Nothing says "welcome to the world like wrapping your little one in things you've lovingly knitted. Does this charming little man have a name yet?

Congratulations, mom and dad and big sister, and welcome, little boy; you chose a great mommy cause you are going to enjoy some really cool knitted toys in just a few months (you may get some before then, but you really aren't going to care much about things without nipples for a while).

HOW WONDERFUL :-)& don't those knitted baby clothes look perfect.......:-)We are expecting two baby boy great nephews the 17th of Nov. & the end of Dec. SO fun to see the precious little ones.God Bless You and YOurs :-)Lisa

Congratulations Alana! Your little boy is absolutely beautiful and so are his handknits :-)I look forward to seeing more pictures (especially in the Gramps cardigan). Take care and God Bless You and your lovely family.-Emily

Squeal!! Oh Alana, he is too beautiful for words!! I love his hair, and he looks absolutely perfect- no doubt he had the handsomest leaving the hospital outfit of any baby! I'm so, so happy for you and your family.

oh my goodness, he is absoutly gorgeous and beautiful and brought a tear to my eye. i hardly comment, but follow faithfully and just wanted to say, congratulations and welcome to the world precious baby. :)

Awwww, what a darling little man! Congratulations, now rest up a bit. Hmm, those are Saartje's booties, right? I've knit a couple pair of 'em, just adore them but they'll only fit for oh, about 10 minutes, so it's good you got a picture. Speaking of which, when will we see Little Man in the Gramps Cardi? Or would that be just so cute heads would 'splode all over the Innerwebs?